Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(depression). Appointed high priest by Valerius, and reappointed by Pontius Pilate; A. D. 27-36. Deposed by Vitellius (Matt. 26:3-57; John 11:49-51; 18:13-28; Acts 4:6).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Appointed high priest by the governor Valerius Gratus, A.D. 26, he remained in office until A.D. 36, when he was deposed by the proconsul Vitellius. He prophesied that it was expedient that one man should die for the nation, that the whole nation might not perish. John 11:50-51. He presided at the trial of the Lord (Matt. 26:3,57; Luke 3:2; John 11:49; John 18:13,28); and was present when Peter and John were brought before the Sanhedrim (Acts 4:6).
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
as comely